2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 24 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac CTS | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
Model | CTS | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |